MD/ ED, Risk Lead (Provision & Capital Analytics)

OCBC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OCBC invites a seasoned Risk Appetite and Concentration Specialist to join our risk analytics team. You will shape risk appetite policy, identify concentration risks, and partner with senior stakeholders to translate regulatory requirements into actionable guidance.

You will lead rigorous analyses of Credit RWA, Economic Capital, and IFRS 9 Expected Credit Loss, and drive stress testing, ICAAP, and forward-looking capital planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or risk management.
• 10–15 years of experience in risk management, focusing on appetite and concentration risk.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure robust Pillar 1 Credit RWA calculation and Pillar 3 disclosures.
• Provide portfolio insights through analysis of Credit RWA, Economic Capital and IFRS 9 ECL.
• Act as trusted advisor to business and senior management translating regulatory requirements into guidance.
• Champion bank-wide credit stress testing including ICAAP and regulatory stress tests.
• Identify vulnerable accounts via bottom-up stress testing with projections.
• Assess climate and nature-related risks impacts on credit portfolios.
• Continuously enhance risk measurement capabilities and implement improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/economics or risk management

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.

Your Opportunity Starts Here.

Why Join

As a Risk Appetite and Concentration Specialist at OCBC, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the bank’s risk management strategy. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to identify, assess, and manage risk concentrations that could impact the bank’s overall risk profile. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the bank’s risk management framework.

How you succeed

To succeed in this role, you’ll need to develop a deep understanding of the bank’s risk appetite and concentration risk management framework. You’ll work closely with various stakeholders to identify and assess potential risk concentrations and develop strategies to mitigate them. You’ll also need to stay up-to-date with industry trends and regulatory requirements to ensure the bank’s risk management framework remains effective.

What you do

• Ensure robust capital adequacy and regulatory compliance by delivering accurate and timely Pillar 1 Credit RWA calculation and Pillar 3 disclosures
• Provide portfolio insights through comprehensive analysis of Credit RWA, Economic Capital and IFRS 9 Expected Credit Loss, providing clear explanations of movements and drivers across business segments, products and geographies
• Act as a trusted advisor to the business and senior management, translating complex regulatory requirements into practical guidance, assessing capital and provisioning implications of new products, and delivering forward‑looking projections to support capital planning and strategic initiatives
• Strengthen the bank’s resilience to adverse conditions by championing bank‑wide credit stress testing, including Pillar 1 cyclicality, ICAAP, regulatory stress tests, and event‑driven stress tests.
• Identify potential vulnerable accounts by enabling bottom‑up stress testing through financial and rating projections.
• Assess and quantify climate and nature related risks impact on credit portfolios
• Continuously enhance risk measurement capabilities by identifying and implementing improvements to methodologies, systems, and processes, informed by regulatory developments, industry best practices, and emerging technology and tools.
• Build and develop a high‑performing risk analytics team

Who you are

• A degree in a relevant field, such as finance, economics, or risk management
• At least 10-15 years of experience in risk management, with a focus on risk appetite and concentration risk management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and strategically
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks and regulatory requirements
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities

Who we are

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation.
But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here.

What we offer

Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Equal opportunity. Fair employment. Selection based on ability and fit with our culture and values. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.

What we offer:

Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.